Someone to move my boat

[CHIPPY RAY]

Hi
I am looking for someone that can sail my boat down from Brightlingsea to Gillingham Marina. I have been let down at least 4 times this year. Twice the year before by the same person. I have the boat ready to go. Everything is sound, sails, engine. All the kit is onboard GPS depth sounder lift jackets charts ect. I would sail it down myself but I am so busy with work finding the time is almost imposible. My boat is a Colvic Salty Dog 26ft fin keel. Sails very well.
Regards
Ray

 

[Major_Clanger]

When does she need to be there for? Is she appropriately insured?

Surely you can spare one day from a busy schedule?

 

[Malish]

Elite Sailing (Chatham Marina) could probably recommend a skipper but they will require some £

 

[xyachtdave]

Hi
I am looking for someone that can sail my boat down from Brightlingsea to Gillingham Marina. I have been let down at least 4 times this year. Twice the year before by the same person. I have the boat ready to go. Everything is sound, sails, engine. All the kit is onboard GPS depth sounder lift jackets charts ect. I would sail it down myself but I am so busy with work finding the time is almost imposible. My boat is a Colvic Salty Dog 26ft fin keel. Sails very well.
Regards
Ray

Hey Ray!

Your previous posts suggested the engine was knackered, have you fixed it?

Curious as to what happened to the other boat you needed shifting from Brightlingsea to Portsmouth a couple of years ago?

Hope it goes well.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Hi
I am looking for someone that can sail my boat down from Brightlingsea to Gillingham Marina. I have been let down at least 4 times this year. Twice the year before by the same person. I have the boat ready to go. Everything is sound, sails, engine. All the kit is onboard GPS depth sounder lift jackets charts ect. I would sail it down myself but I am so busy with work finding the time is almost imposible. My boat is a Colvic Salty Dog 26ft fin keel. Sails very well.
Regards

Ray

We all have exactly the same amount of time it is just a matter of how we choose to use it

 

[sailorman]

When does she need to be there for? Is she appropriately insured?

Surely you can spare one day from a busy schedule?

Private deliveries can be expensive for the skipper it it goes wrong.
2 fellows had to sell their houses i seem to remember, the boat was insured BUT the Ins Co went after these 2 fellows to recoup their losses

 

[Lucky Duck]

Hey Ray!

Your previous posts suggested the engine was knackered, have you fixed it?

Curious as to what happened to the other boat you needed shifting from Brightlingsea to Portsmouth a couple of years ago?

Hope it goes well.

From the post on PBO the OP has done a 'Dylan' and fitted an outboard engine (with a back up smaller one) in place of the inboard.

 

[Major_Clanger]

Private deliveries can be expensive for the skipper it it goes wrong.
2 fellows had to sell their houses i seem to remember, the boat was insured BUT the Ins Co went after these 2 fellows to recoup their losses

I did a few deliveries back in the 90s and always carried personal liability insurance, but it was a condition of taking the job that the boat was fully insured by the owner. It was standard procedure at the time, not sure about now in a far more litigious society.

From the post on PBO the OP has done a 'Dylan' and fitted an outboard engine (with a back up smaller one) in place of the inboard.

What's a 'Dylan', Bob or rabbit?

 

[Lucky Duck]

What's a 'Dylan', Bob or rabbit?

Dylan Winter - ex forumite before disappearing off to Sailing Anarchy of all places - who at one time was looking to buy a cheap Centaur with a knackered inboard engine and cut an outboard well in the cockpit.

 

[Major_Clanger]

From the post on PBO the OP has done a 'Dylan' and fitted an outboard engine (with a back up smaller one) in place of the inboard.

Ha-ha, he sounds a character.... As this thread has progressed, I've reviewed my possible involvement in moving the OP's boat, and I think you've now cemented my decision!

 

[Lucky Duck]

Don't let me put you off, I'm sure everything will be just fine...